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Wadzanai

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Question 1

When Calcium (Ca) bonds with oxygen, it gives up two electrons. What is the charge of the Ca ion in this compound?
◦ +1
◦ -2
◦ +2
◦ -1

Question 2

Which electrons are responsible for most chemical bonding?
◦ innermost electron shell because the electrons can be transferred to the nucleus
◦ outer electron shell because these electrons can be readily exchanged with adjacent atoms
◦ middle electron shell because they are intermediate in distance between the nucleus and the adjacent atom that bonds with the atom
◦ Any electron can exchange with adjacent atoms to form a bond; there is no preference.


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Marked as best answer by Wadzanai on Feb 28, 2020

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Wadzanai

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Reply 2 on: Feb 28, 2020
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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